Colts fans oppose Peyton Manning as potential GM after front-office shake-up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 3:58 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Indianapolis Colts fans have reacted negatively to speculation of Peyton Manning becoming the team's general manager following the firing of Chris Ballard. Dan Patrick mentioned Manning's name on his show, suggesting a potential role as a GM and part-owner. Fans expressed skepticism, citing Manning's lack of front-office experience and urging the team to seek someone from outside the previous era. Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon has not contacted Manning since Ballard's dismissal. The Colts, currently second in the AFC South, are preparing for their Week 7 game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 25.
- •Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard earlier this week.
- •Dan Patrick suggested Peyton Manning as a potential GM.
- •Fans rejected the idea, citing Manning's lack of experience.
- •Assistant general manager Ed Dodds will manage personnel for the rest of the season.
- •Colts play the Vikings on October 25 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Would Further Set Back This Organization,’ ‘Stop Living in the Past’ — Colts Fans Reject Rumors of Peyton Manning Potentially Becoming New GM
"Indianapolis Colts fans had barely taken in one front-office shake-up on Monday when a familiar name entered the conversation. Shortly after the Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard, Dan Patrick put Peyton Manning’s name forward on “The Dan Patrick Show.
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